Diary of the Namibia Desert Challenge 2009 by Lynne Turner
Day 3
Day three's walking started off by following a dry river course and then veering off into the mountains. We climbed a small hill to get a better view of the breathtaking views and saw several game species with ostrich, giraffe and oryx in the distance. On the way to lunch we crossed a huge plain, which would eventually lead to the hills before the Goantagab River.
After lunch we tackled the “badlands” which are very rugged and littered with sharp broken stones and rock. Luckily for us the weather played along, and a cool breeze from the West kept everyone cooler. We were all in a good mood and everyone was feeling much healthier. Later that afternoon we crossed a wide golden savannah towards some granite outcrops on the horizon. The camp was splendidly hidden from view, so it was quite a surprise when we turned a corner and there was the most stunning camp we could ever have imagined. Faan and Kobus kept us entertained round the camp fire with tales of their previous encounters with lions and the rare Black Rhino.
